Issue 104 – March 2015
PATHS IN TIME by Stephen Guy, West Derby Society FOOTPATHS and tracks provide alternatives to walking along busy roads and are important aids to health and wellbeing. Statistics show that most British adults are either overweight or obese and increasing numbers of children. Walking was once a widespread activity both out of necessity and as a cheap way to relax. I interviewed the late Alfred Wainwright whose books about Lake District and other hikes are best sellers. However, you don’t have to go far for enjoy a walk – your front door is a good place to start. Descriptions of walks from long ago now make fascinating reading. Two from the 1920s are of particular interest. The first describes leaving West Derby Village: “Turn round to the right into Meadow Lane, winding between the village school and the churchyard wall and you are immediately in the country. “Just where this lane ends, at a lodge and gateway, you will find a little turnstile on the left, beyond which runs for some distance a well-kept path between groves and hedges until it brings you into the highway called Hornspit Lane. “The scattered houses here are indeed very picturesque. They are mostly of durable old
red brick, partly matted with ivy. “Each has its small orchard and well-kept kitchen garden within close hedges of healthily thriving evergreens. “The larger houses are surrounded by well-stocked barns with rain-washed stone stairs leading to high, dark lofts. “Behind frosty panes kitchen fires are burning brightly, and not one of them but looks a cosy rooftree to which one would gladly return on a winter’s evening.” Another involves the tram to Knotty Ash: “Straight in front as you leave the car a narrow path between railings opens in the fields to the left, past the Carmelite convent. “At the end of the path turn to the right for a few yards, and then to the left along Leyfield Road. “Coming down Leyfield Road, a footpath [pictured] will be found turning to the right round the garden hedge of a thatched cottage, and opposite a finger-post showing the way to Eaton Road. “Taking this facing towards the open country, and follow it as it winds between the hedges, past West Derby golf links, and until you come to the isolated Mab Lane Farm …” Join the West Derby Society at its next meeting 7.30 pm on Wednesday 18 March at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, Liverpool L12 7JG.
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Hello everyone Welcome to the March edition of the LINK. Can’t believe it’s March already! Dawn and I left the Echo nine years ago this month – now that is scary! As the old saying goes “doesn’t time fly”. Don’t forget Mother’s Day and why not do something special for your mum? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune – “it’s the thought that counts”!
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PART TIME CARETAKER REQUIRED St. Mary’s Millennium Centre, West Derby, Liverpool A part time caretaker is required for a community centre in West Derby Village, Liverpool. The centre provides facilities and activities to the local community and is well used by a wide range of groups with differing needs and requirements. Candidates will be required to be physically able to move furniture to produce a variety of room layouts and must be flexible in attendance and work patterns as they will be required to open and close the centre to cover the usual opening hours of the centre (9am-10pm). Evening and weekend work will be required. Hours will be up to 10 per week at a competitive salary of £7.00 per hour. Application forms and job descriptions are available from milleniumcentreliverpool@btconnect.com or by calling 256-0022 This post will require an enhanced DBS (CRB). Closing date for applications is 14.03.2015. Please note that if you have not received a reply within four weeks of this date, your application has been unsuccessful.
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Liverpool law firm expands in to city centre PAUL Crowley & Co Solicitors has celebrated the launch of its new city centre office. The law firm, which already has established branches in Anfield and West Derby, has opened a new office on 1 Old Hall Street in the city’s commercial district. The city centre office will house PCS Law, the firm’s new commercial law department which will focus on commercial, corporate and employment law as well as commercial property and debt litigation. The office will also include residential property and conveyancing servic-
es, a private client department dedicated to advice on wills, probates and estate planning as well as an experienced team of personal injury solicitors. Senior partner Paul Crowley said: “We’re delighted to be opening a new office in the city centre, with offices already throughout Liverpool’s suburbs, this felt like the next big step to help develop the commercial side of the business. “We’ve been planning this launch since late 2014, so it’s great to see it finally come to fruition. “The new city centre office coin-
cides with the launch of PCS Law, a new commercial law department, so we’re looking forward to seeing this develop as well as building on the success of the other areas we operate in.” An official launch party was held at in the Chamber of Commerce at 1 Old Hall Street on Thursday 12th February to celebrate the expansion. Guests enjoyed oriental inspired canapés and signature cocktails created by the restaurant 60 Hope Street. A selection of artwork of Liverpool landmarks was on display, created by the students of Liverpool school and sixth form college, The Studio.
This is Paul Crowley, senior partner, and Tracy Thompson, operations director. The artwork in the background is from Year 11 and sixth form students from Studio Liverpool.
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THE old house could haunt the mind, its creaking timbers and echoing stone passageways calling up restless spirits or indelible memories. Mrs Rimmer was not fanciful or nervous but knew what she heard. She had been housekeeper at The Laurels for 30 years and had grown old within its ivy-covered walls. There was nothing unusual about the house, one of a row of big houses near Princes Park. To the casual observer it was indistinguishable from the rest with its thick lace curtains and dark green door. It had been built when Queen Victoria was young. Now she was dead and her son Edward was king. Just a few days earlier Mrs Rimmer and the two housemaids had watched Edward pass by in an open carriage after laying the foundation stone at Liverpool Cathedral. The Laurels was usually empty when Mrs Rimmer heard the eerie shuffling. It was now so familiar that she hardly paused at whatever she was doing. It started as a tiny, distant sound somewhere in the bowels of the house. Slowly it got closer and Mrs Rimmer could hear the shuffling footsteps, curiously uneven, as if someone was walking uncomfortably. However, this time there was a variation. The shuffling footsteps grew louder and louder – she had never heard them so close. Mrs Rimmer looked up from her book and heard a voice croak in desperation: “Looking … looking. Will I never find it?” The woman’s voice, while distinct, had a hoarse grating quality as uttered by an extremely aged person. It made Mrs Rimmer think of cobwebs and tombs.
To her relief, the shuffling footsteps gradually faded away and she distinctly heard one step had the sound of soft leather and the other the pad of thick wool. The doorbell rang and Mrs Rimmer opened it to see the smiling faces of Dr Ling, his wife Thora and daughters Esme and Sophia. Dr Ling was an excellent employer who had moved in following the death of the previous owner, Dr Mould. Mrs Rimmer felt part of the family, not a servant. She helped organise the party and was encouraged to take part in the after-dinner games. “Let’s play hunt the slipper!” said 18-
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year-old Esme excitedly. Mrs Rimmer, wearing her familiar white cap, joined in the circle of family and friends. They sat facing each other furtively passing a slipper behind their backs. It stopped in Mrs Rimmer’s hot hands. Mrs Ling guessed correctly
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who had the slipper. “That’s not my slipper – ugh, it’s horrible,” said Esme when Mrs Rimmer held it out. It was ancient and lay like a shrivelled Egyptian mummy’s foot in her hands. The embroidered slipper was covered in cobwebs and a dead
spider fell out. Mrs Rimmer threw it down in disgust and everyone fell silent, recoiling in horror. The silence was broken by a chillingly shrill voice screaming from somewhere inside the depths of the building: “You’ve got it!”
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Hospice worker Marie ready to stride out on fundraising trek WORKING at the Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool since October 2014, Marie Davis, from West Derby, sees first-hand the vital day-to-day work of the nurses and staff at the Hospice. “Marie has committed selflessly to undertake the Sri Lanka Trek to raise funds for the Hospice where we provide end-of-life care for patients who are terminally ill. “We also provide day thera-
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ON MARCH 11TH 2015, IT’S NATIONAL NO SMOKING DAY ... I HAVE stopped! I didn't think I could stop smoking. I have been going to Roy Castle FagEnds for the past 5 years. Each time I would stop for a couple of days and think to myself that I had stopped smoking but then thought “I’ll just have one”. So I had one, then the next day had two and then I was back to smoking 40+ a day. In September last year I went back to FagEnds. I felt I had to do thisSTOP smoking! I would tell myself “You have to stop smoking” just before going to sleep every night. I had the help and NRT products from Roy Castle FagEnds, the 24 hour patch and the mouth spray I have used before and failed, but not this time! I keep telling myself “If you have one cigarette you will have 40 +”, so I didn't have that fag. I also realise that holding and drinking a bottle of water was helping me too. Dean, Speke. For further information phone 08001952131 for your nearest Roy Castle FagEnds group.
Show launches on regional tour HELEN Forrester’s Twopence to Cross the Mersey sets sail on a regional tour of Merseyside, opening at the Epstein Theatre Liverpool (10 to 28 March), followed by visits to Southport Theatre (9 to 11 April) and St Helens Theatre Royal (14 to 16 April), and ending with a trip across the River Mersey to the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton (19 to 23 April). This brand new adaptation tells the true story of a
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A bathroom floor pictured before and after products we could by M. Michael greatly improve the McNally look of their tiles. Not Liverpool Kleenright, a only that, but with our well-known carpet and grout colouring sysupholstery cleaning tem, and 89 colours to company, has now choose from, we could started to clean tiles guarantee their tiles and grout for home would look beautiful owners and businesses. for years to come”. Ruth McNally, the Mike McNally, owner of Kleenright, Ruth’s husband, also explained the reasonworks for the company ing behind this move: and explained how this “We have been cleanservice works: “When ing carpets, and upholwe attend a client’s stery across Liverpool property we carry out a and Merseyside for the full tile and grout past 10 years and after audit.This will deterour clients had seen mine what type of how beautifully clean cleaning is best for the their carpets looked a client. few would jokingly “Most people think say “you couldn’t do that the bathroom tiles anything with my tiles look old and tired. could you?" Therefore, they need This is a picture of a replacing. Most don’t bathroom floor that the want to go down this owner was thinking of road as it can be very replacing; they decide expensive and messy to call Kleenright who they call us in the hope after carrying out a full we can make their tiles tile and grout audit look a little bit better. informed the client the Our aim is to make floor could be them look like NEW!”. saved.This became an “We spray the tiles increasingly common and grout with a deep question so we looked penetrating solution into it further and which helps to remove found that by combinall the scum and grease ing investment in the that may be lying on latest technology with them. We then agitate our superior cleaning the solution before car-
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BEZZY BUDDIES CELEBRATE FIRST ANNIVERSARY WELL, I can’t believe it has been a whole year since I launched Bezzy Buddies back in March 2014!! Oh, and what a year it has been!! Since I created this concept I have been introduced to so many fabulous ladies each with their own story to tell. I now consider these ladies lifelong friends and I’m so excited for what’s to come this year. The success of the site has been completely overwhelming and in such a short space of time we have created a com-
munity for women to re-create themselves, build confidence and make and develop a new chapter in their lives. Whatever your circumstances, wherever you live, Bezzy Buddies can reach you and bring you into their circle and you’ll never feel alone again. Since the launch we have hosted some incredible events and made so many fantastic memories. Events, to name just a few, have included afternoon teas in fabulous venues such as 60 Hope Street, Bar & Grill and the Racquets Club. We
have chartered a yacht for an afternoon cruise and attended Chester and Haydock races where we enjoyed a live performance by Sir Tom Jones. During the year we have raised funds and donated to charities such as “Headway”, a charity which works to improve the lives of brain injury sufferers and also the “Butterflies” charity for bereaved children which is a charity personal to myself and my daughter Jade. Pushing forward into our second year we have some
absolutely fantastic events planned, ranging from Aintree/Chester/Hayd ock races to our gorgeous afternoon tea events at various locations. I can honestly say I am really looking forward to meeting many more beautiful inspirational people. I would just like to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our members for making this an exceptional and magical year for me. When I reflect on each and every event, the laughs and fun times we have all shared make it all worthwhile. I have had nothing but positive feedback and without you all none of this would be possible. A special thank you also goes to my lovely friend Angela who has been my coevents organiser and has helped in making every single event a first class experience, I would be lost without her. So ladies I hope this has given you an insight into what Bezzy Buddies is all
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WONDERFUL GOA! By Moira Hesketh WE’VE just returned from a wonderful two weeks in Candolim, Goa (India). The last time we went was way back in 1993 and it’s fair to say that it’s changed a fair bit in the last 22 years! However, whilst it has become much more popular and there are many more tourists, and inevitably it has become more commercialised, it has still retained its inherent ambiance and “Goa-ness” and is a great place to just chill out and relax, especially at this time of year. Admittedly, stray dogs and cows wandering the street (and even the beaches!) are not everyone’s cup of tea but you soon get used to it! At this time of year the sunshine is guaran-
teed (30 degrees every day while we were there), not a drop a rain and hardly a cloud in the sky. There are dozens of top quality hotels to choose from and accommodation to suit all tastes and price ranges. The major decisions involved tend to be “shall we go to the beach or the pool today?” and the people you meet (hotel staff, waiters, bar staff, shop assistants, taxi drivers) are just wonderful and really make the holiday. There are shops, markets and restaurants galore (the last time we went, eating out involved a 10-15 minute taxi ride to the nearest town). While you are in Goa you must visit one of the markets - there are many, including Anjuna Wednesday flea market, Mapusa, and the huge Saturday night market in Arpora which has a brilliant atmosphere and offers locally produced apparel, spices, tea, jewellery galore, handmade toys, bags, clothing, and much more. Travel to Goa with a half-empty case and buy your shirts, shorts, tops, etc., for £1.50 each! Don’t forget to use your very best bargaining skills! You still see Goa’s old faithful hippies there too.This former Portuguese colony has
miles of tropical sandy beaches. But obviously there is more to Goa than beaches! The old town of Goa was the capital of Goa in the time of Portuguese rule. You will find a collection of churches and cathedrals and the highlight of Old Goa is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which houses the well preserved remains of St. Francis Xavier, who died in 1552 on the island of Sancian (off the coast of China). And you simply can’t visit Goa without a trip to the jewellers! Goa is famous for its jewellers and there are so many you don’t know where to start. Goa is loved by people from Liverpool and we were so pleased with GM Jewellers in Tito’s Road, Baga, that I absolutely have to give them a mention. Well, after much research, looking on TripAdvisor and talking to friends who have visited Goa each year for 15 years, I decided that G M Jewellers was a must! My friend takes all her friends’ and families’ repairs, re-designs, etc, over to Gulzar and Mohamed at G M, who have been in Tito’s Road (Baga) since 1987, and she has enjoyed an excellent service at excellent prices for many years. The first piece
of jewellery I ever had was in my Christmas sack when I was twelve. My mum died when I was a teenager so it is of great sentimental value. It was a little gold ring with an oval topaz. I loved that ring and wore it for many years. However it became too small and it lay in a drawer for many years. I often thought I would love to have something done with it but the value of the ring was so low (about £40 tops) compared to the price I was quoted for having it made into a pendant (£350 to £450) by a couple of Liverpool jewellers. I took it over to G M Jewellers and they designed and made the most beautiful pendant for less than the price of a meal out! My sister Mal had an old cluster ring from 1970 and an old gold bangle which had been made from old earrings, chain, etc and, like me, she had often thought she would like to have something done to update them. She lives in France and had been quoted extortionate prices. G M Jewellers made what we can only describe as an exquisite and unique ring and bracelet, adding other semi-precious stones like topaz, amethyst and peridot. She was absolutely “blown
away” by the design, quality and price of the work and is over the moon. This was the result of Gulzar’s brilliant design and listening skills. Not to be outdone, my other sister had an old ring re-designed to a fabulous band ring for one twelfth of the price she had been quoted in Liverpool!! These guys can really make your old jewellery come to life. So whether you are just looking for a little silver bracelet, a semiprecious stone, an engagement and wedding ring set, which they specialise in, or an absolutely brilliant diamond piece, call and see Gulzar and Mohamed at G M Jewellers. They can make whatever you want and at an absolute fraction of the cost here and of course, as you’d expect, the work is all fully guaranteed: G M Jewellers, Tito’s Road, Baga, Goa: www.gmjewellers.com ; email; gd@gmjewellers.com - look them up on TripAdvisor too. If you haven’t been go Goa, give it a try! At this time of year where else will you find guaranteed sunshine, great people, great food, amazing prices and wonderful sunsets. No wonder people go back to Goa year after year!
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Can you give lovely Madi a new start? Dog of the month MADI is a lovely girl who enjoys company, be it the human or the canine kind! She is very active and is looking for a family who enjoy being out and about to keep her busy. She is a little shy in nature, but can get quite excitable! She gets along with other dogs, and is housetrained. As she loves human company so much, she doesn’t like to be left along for too long, so is looking for a family who will be around for most of the day. She can live with children aged eight and above. If you can give Madi a loving home, please contact Dogs Trust Merseyside on 0151 480 0660 or drop into the centre at Whiston Lane, Liverpool, L36 6HP
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ 1. In what year was Garston incorporated into the city of Liverpool? (a) 1892 (b) 1902 (c) 1912? 2. Who is famous for his “Theory of Relativity”? (a) Leonardo da Vinci (b) Albert Einstein (c) Galileo? 3. Which Midlands
football team are known as “The Baggies”? (a) Walsall (b) West Brom (c) Wolves? 4. Which Scottish city is known as “The Granite City”? (a) Aberdeen (b) Dundee (c) Perth? 5. Which American city is known as “The Windy City”?
(a) Chicago (b) Cincinatti (c) Cleveland? 6. The bridge in Avignon (famous for the rhyme “Sur le Pont d’Avignon”) crosses which river? (a) Rhine (b) Rhone (c) Seine? 7. What was the (approx.) weight of Nokia’s first mobile
phone, the Mobira Senator, introduced in 1982? (a) 2 kgs (b) 5 kgs (c) 10 kgs? 8. Which English poet wrote “The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner”? (a) Lord Byron (b) John Keats (c) Samuel TaylorColeridge?
9. What is the minimum number of points needed to win a tie-break in tennis? (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8? 10. Which film actor was born Archibald Alexander Leach? (a) Cary Grant (b) James Mason (c) David Niven?
Oscar went missing on 1 January 2015 from the Yew Tree Lane area of West Derby, Liverpool 12. He is a ginger cat with green/golden eyes and although he does sometimes respond to his name he prefers food! He does not have a collar, If anyone sees him or has any information please contact Lynne on 07834 998978
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BAYCLIFF DENTAL PRACTICE WELCOMES NHS PATIENTS PATIENTS looking for an NHS dentist will be welcomed at the Baycliff Dental Practice which has spaces available for new patients (adults and children). Dentists Dr. Salman Khan and Dr. Kanwal Khan operate the practice and have worked in Liverpool for many years. They have general dental and hospital practice experience. “Our team works to enhance the overall health of the local community through each and every patient and always welcomes new patients,” says Baycliff Dental Practice owner/principal Dr. Salman Khan.
“Our team works to enhance the overall health of the local community through each and every patient and always welcomes new patients” Baycliff Dental Practice which is situated in Baycliff Road Health Centre, L12 6QT provides NHS services. The practice also provides private services such as Dental Implants, Teeth Whitening, Braces, Botox and full mouth rehabilitation all at competitive prices. The mission of the practice is to provide
high quality dental care with a specific focus and attention to patients. The practice is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm and 2pm to 5:30pm on Monday and Friday. To register please call 0151 228 2200. www.baycliffdentalsurgery.co.uk
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Sutton Kersh have been busy working on their ‘figures’ this January! L
ast years success has clearly set the precedent for this year as Sutton Kersh have started 2015 impressively. January results show that their departments have out-performed themselves last month in comparison to January last year. For example, their West Derby branch had a 48% increase in new instructions this January. The Allerton Road and City Centre Branches have also seen an increase in their figures this year when compared to 2014. The commercial department has sold and let over 50% more this January in com-
Brookland road West, Liverpool £135,000
Acumen Estates are pleased to offer for sale this spacious 3/4 bedroom end terraced property. Accommodation comprises of Entrance hall, Lounge, Dining room, Kitchen, basement room & separate basement shower room. To the first floor there are 3 bedrooms and a combined bathroom/w. c Stairs leading to the spacious attic room. Externally the property has a pleasant rear yard with 2 storage sheds. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this spacious family home. For further details contact Acumen Estates 0151 228 4447
Glentrees Road, West Derby, Liverpool 12 £145,000 Andrew Louis are delighted to offer for sale this 3 bedroom extended semi-detached home that must be viewed in order to appreciate the accommodation that's being offered. The house has a fabulous location in the sought after area, the heart of West Derby Village, which gives access to local shops, parks and infant/junior and senior schools. Benefits include two reception rooms, Additional study, gas central heating system, double glazed & gardens front and rear. For further information contact Andrew Louis on 0151 330 5350
parison to last year. In the last six weeks Sutton Kersh commercial has placed over £20 million sales disposals in legals. Commercial Director, Jonathon Owen, said “Liverpool’s commercial market continues to see strong demand for vacant buildings for conversion or land sites for development which is why our department has been inundated with properties to go on the market as well as potential buyers registering their requirements with us.” Please visit suttonkersh.co.uk or follow them on twitter @SuttonkershEA.
Whinfell Road, Liverpool L12 £299,950 Sutton Kersh are delighted to offer for sale this well presented five bedroomed extended semi detached property with accommodation briefly comprising: hall, ground floor WC, dining room, extended lounge, extended kitchen, conservatory and converted garage. To the first floor of the property there are five bedrooms and family bathroom. To the outside of the property there is a spacious garden to the rear and a driveway to the front of the property. For further details contact Sutton Kersh West Derby Office 0151 256 7837
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Old Swan Branch: 0151 330 5350 Lentworth Court, Aigburth
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Russian Drive, Tuebrook
Period mid terraced, Many original features Various remedial works carried out, 5 bedrooms Three reception rooms Two bathrooms No onward chain, EPC rating:- TBC
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Derby Lane, Old Swan
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Eaton Road, North West Derby £800 pcm
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Old Swan Branch: 8-10 East Prescot Road L14 1PW Offices in Liverpool City Centre and Prescot
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A A selection selection of of our our West West Derby Derby and and North North Liverpool Liverpool Portfolio Portfolio W NE
Alderr Road,, Liverpooll L12 Mill Lane West Derby, Liverpool L12 £435,000 £275,000 Energy y Rating gE Energy Rating E
Knowsley y Lane,, Prescott L34 Manor View, Liverpool L12 £315,000 £269,995 Energy y Rating gD Energy Rating D
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Bevans Lane, Liverpool L12 Chigwell l Close, , Liverpool £109,950 £114,950 Energy D Energy yRating Rating gD
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Leyfield d Road, , Liverpool West Derby, Liverpool L12l L12 £204,950 £215,000 Rating gDE Energy Energyy Rating
Whinfelll Road,, Liverpooll L12 Grenadier Drive, Liverpool L12 £299,950 £239,950 Energy y Rating gD
Corona Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 Walney y Road,, Liverpooll L12 £99,950 Energy Rating E £110,000
Sandforth Court, Liverpool L13 Alundale e Road,, Liverpooll L12 £96,500 Energy Rating D £109,950
Princess Drive, Liverpool L12 Lobelia a Avenue,, Liverpooll L9 £75,000 Energy Rating Awaited £95,000
Energy Energy Energy Energy y Rating gD y Rating gE y Rating gC y Rating gD For a FREE no obligation market appraisal for your property, For a FREE no obligation market appraisal for your property, please please contact contact our our West West Derby Derby office office -- Open Open 77 days days aa week. week.
18 West Derby Village, Liverpool L12 5HW 0151 256 7837 westderby@suttonkersh.co.uk www.suttonkersh.co.uk
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A A selection selection of of our our West West Derby Derby and and North North Liverpool Liverpool Portfolio Portfolio
We sold more properties in the last 12 months than any other estate agent in Liverpool
Mill Lane West Derby, Liverpool L12 £275,000 Energy Rating E
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Manor View, Liverpool L12 £269,995 Energy Rating D
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Sutton Kersh are proud to be the market leader in Liverpool, we out perform the competition year on year and time after time.
Hollocombe Road, Liverpool, L12 £159,995 Energy Rating Awaited
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We Sold 70% of properties in the market place within the first 12 weeks of listing. The whole of the market combined managed just 58% in the same time period.
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THESE FIGURES AND STATISTICS ARE INTERPRETED BY US, BASED ON LISTINGS THAT WERE ADVERTISED ON ZPG’S WEBSITES WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: MARKET ACTIVITY FROM 1ST JANUARY 2014–31ST DECEMBER 2014, AND COVERS THE FOLLOWING POSTCODES L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8, L9, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18, L19, L20, L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, L26, L27, L28, L30, L32, L34, L35, L36. THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN ILLUSTRATIVE GUIDE
Milford Drive, Liverpool L12 £134,995 Energy Rating D
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Allerford d Road,, Liverpooll L12 £94,00 Energy y Rating gD Eaton Road North, Liverpool L12 £105,000 Energy Rating E
West Derby Village, Liverpool L12 £119,950 Energy Rating C
Eastt Lancashiree Road,, Liverpooll L11 £89,995 Energy y Rating gE Corona Road, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 £99,950 Energy Rating E
Palladio Road, Liverpool, L13 £115,000 Energy Rating E
Bevans Lane, Liverpool L12 £109,950 Energy Rating D
Alton n Road,, Liverpooll L6 £89,995 Energy y Rating gD
Croxdale e Road d West,, Liverpool £89,995 Energy y Rating gC
Sandforth Court, Liverpool L13 £96,500 Energy Rating D
Princess Drive, Liverpool L12 £75,000 Energy Rating Awaited
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Knoclaid d Road,, Liverpooll L13 £69,995 Energy y Rating gD
Scarsdale e Road,, Liverpooll L11 £65,500 Energy y Rating gE
Milman n Road,, Liverpooll L4 £52,000 Energy y Rating
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West Oakhill Park, L14 £249,950 Gas Central Heating Double Glazing Fitted Kitchen Garage EPC E
Old Dover Road, L36 £134,950 Semi Detached 3 Bedrooms UPVC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating EPC C
Oakhill Park, L14 £199,950 Extended 4 Bedrooms En suite shower room Double Glazing EPC D
Swanside Road, L14 £129,950 Gas Central Heating Double Glazing Garage Gardens EPC D
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Staplands Road, L14 £174,950 Semi detached 3 Bedrooms UPVC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating. EPC C
Thingwall Avenue, L14 £165,000 Chain Free Double Glazing Off Road Parking Large Garden EPC E
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Thingwall Avenue, L14 £165,000 Chain Free Double Glazing Off Road Parking Large Garden EPC E
Fulmar Grove, L12 £124,950 Double Glazing Gas Central Heating Off Road Parking Large Garden EPC D
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Brookland Road West, L13 £135,000 End Terrace 4 Bedrooms 3 Reception Rooms 2 Bathrooms EPC F
Ash Grange, L14 £99,950 Over 55s Accommodation 2 Bedrooms UPVC double glazing Gas Central Heating EPC C
Call today for Free Valuation Torus Road, L13 £114,995 Mid Town House 3 Bedrooms Refurbished Modern Fitted Kitchen EPC F
Charnley Drive, L15 £94,950 Close to Local Amenities Off Road Parking Double Glazing Gas Central Heating EPC C
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Inigo Road, L13 £116,500 End Terrace 3 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms Double Glazing EPC E
Brelade Road, L13 £94,950 3 Bedrooms 2 Receptions Double Glazing Central Heating EPC F
Sapphire Street, L13 £69,950 END TERRACE 2 BEDROOMS UPVC DOUBLE GLAZING CENTRAL HEATING EPC D
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Kingsway, L36 £94,950 Mid Town House 3 Bedrooms UPVC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating EPC D
Muirhead Avenue, L13 £60,000 First Floor Apartment 2 Bedrooms 1 Reception Room Balcony EPC C
Marled Hey, L28 £89,995 End Town House 4 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen EPC D
Seacroft Close, L14 £59,950 Extended Kitchen 3 Bedrooms 2 Reception Rooms Fitted Kitchen
Burrowdale Road, L28 £109,950 New Build Semi Detached 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Fitted Kitchen EPC C
Round Hey, L28 £79,950 Double Glazing Gas Central Heating Modern Kitchen 3 Bedrooms EPC C
Ashbury Road, L14 £59,950 Mid Town House Two Bedrooms Downstairs W/C Gas Central Heating EPC TBA
Windsor Road, L13 £99,950 End Terrace 3 Bedrooms UPVC Double Glazing Gas Central Heating EPC E
Allerford Road, L12 £70,000 Double Glazing Gas Central Heating Fitted Kitchen Gardens EPC C
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What’s On Section Advertise your Events in our What’s On Section – maximum 60 words Email liverpoollink@yahoo.co.uk SALE At the Bridge Centre Trust, every Saturday from 9am to 2.30 pm (pitch available only £7.00). 2 Daneville Road, L4 9RG. Phone 0151 792 8711
MARCH EASTER BINGO Broughton Hall High School PTA event Sunday 22nd March - Eyes Down 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Location: Sixth Form centre building - Broughton Hall High School, Honeys Green Lane, West Derby L12 9HJ - Ample parking right outside. Super Prizes including Raffle Refreshments available. Further details from Mrs Michelle Hayward at school Tel 0151 235 1500 or visit school website www.broughtonhall.com LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Liverpool Astronomical Society, Wirral Star Party, to take place on Saturday, March 28th. This events forms part of the BBC StarGazing Live programmes (BBC2, March 18th/19th/20th) being held in and around the Total Solar Eclipse on the morning of Friday March 20th. REDUCE RE-USE RECYCLE MARKET Free entry; 20 information and recycled craft stalls. Learn how to reduce your water consumption or travel more sustainably. Discover Citybikes or book a cycling lesson. Hear Chester Zoo’s conservation plans. Buy fabulous upcycled items, shopping locally from Liverpool based artisans. Wed 4th March, 11.30am2.30pm; Capital Building on Old Hall St., Liverpool (L3 9PP). THE LIVERPOOL SUPPORT GROUP OF THE NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS SOCIETY
Invites you to attend a talk entitled 'Medical Update' given by Dr. M. A. Siddiqi, Consultant Physician at the Aintree Hospital, at 2pm on Thursday, 19th March, 2015 and will be held at The Lecture Theatre in the Education Centre, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP. There is an entrance fee of £2.50 for non-members of the group. For further information phone (0151) 228 5028 or 722 0726. UNLIMITED VOICES MERSEYSIDE SINGERS WANTED to join choir to sing at The Philharmonic Hall 7th June, 2015. No1 Hits from the 50's to the present day.NO AUDITIONS, solo opportunities. Come join Have fun - Make friends Improve your Health. Fee applies. FREE INFORMATION evening, Elm Hall Methodist Church, Elm Hall Drive, L18. 1LF Monday 2nd March at 730pm, and on Wednesday 4th March 7-30pm at Heswall URC, 199 Telegraph Rd,Heswall CH60 7SE.Further information.01609 889 005.
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DOES YOUR GROUP NEED A PRESENTATION? Several presentations are available, including, The 20th Century Catthedrals of England, The Leeds to Liverpool Canal, The
Anderton Lift, The Revenge Weapons of Adolf Hitler and the Invasion of England, Operation Sealion. Also, the paintings of Canalletto, J W M Turner and L S Lowry. For further details, contact John on 0151 721 7681. ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY Have several support groups in Prescot, Halewood, Huyton and Kirkby for people living with dementia and their carers. The groups provide activities and an opportunity to meet other families with caring responsibilities. There is no charge to attend and refreshments are provided. Please contact us on 426 4433 for further information. BREATHE EASY Breathe Easy supports people suffering from lung disease of any kind. We meet every 4th Monday of the month (Excluding December) at Bridge Chapel Tel 0151 224 7778 BROUGHTON HALL CENTRE Yew Tree Lane West Derby L12 9HJ. The Centre for Day Courses Training and Community Events 07980 187 888 E: Barbra.sinclair@broughtohall.co.uk C.A.B. with immediate effect the Fri morning weekly C.A.B. drop in (10am to 12noon) has moved from United Reformed Church Stoneycroft to Tuebrook Hope Centre, Christ Church Buckingham Rd. L13 CHARITY TABLE
CHRIST CHURCH CENTRE, SEDGEMOOR RD. Coffee morning in church centre, Tues 10am-12noon. Make new friends or relax with old ones, everybody welcome. Call Helen on 0151 474 1444 for info. Connect 'n' Create. Come along for company, a cuppa and a bit of craft or anything creative! All skills, all levels! Wednesdays 10am12noon. Call Barbara 0151 226 2992 for more information. CROXTETH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION See our website for details. www.co-residents-association.co.uk COFFEE MORNING Wed between 10am – 11.30am young at hearts club every Thurs. 2pm – 4pm. Church of the Good Shepherd Community Rooms, Lover House Lane L11. 2SF. For info call Barbara, older persons community worker on 0151 226 2992. DEYSBROOK YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Meet every Friday 11.00 to 12.30 (except Bank Holidays) at the Deysbrook Village Centre, Deysbrook Way, Liverpool 12. There is a range of activities - creative as well as fun; occasional trips; enjoy a cuppa and a chat. All welcome. DEYSBROOK KNIT AND NATTER Meets at Deysbrook Village Centre on Mondays at 11.00. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. ECZEMA SUPPORT GROUP We are looking for new volunteers to assist with awareness/fundraising events. Contact Mike Birch. mikebirch@blueyonder.co.uk, for info about our work FED UP? Crown Green Bowling for the Gardeners Arms. All new members welcome, beginners (tuition can be arranged if requested) or experienced players. Ladies & Gents teams. Thought the Gardeners Arms Pub has been pulled down our bowling green is still going strong! For info
call 0151 228 7792 ROY CASTLE FAGENDS Stop Smoking Support Groups. Weekly: Cohen’s Chemist, Mon 11.30am – 12.45am. Old Swan One Stop Mon 1.30pm – 2.15pm. West Derby Millennium Centre Tue 5.30-6.45pm Yew tree CC Tue 9- 10.15 am and 3.304.45pm , Green Lane Pharmacy Tuebrook Sat 10-11.45am Excluding bank holidays (no appointment necessary) free support and access to Nicotine Replacement therapy & Champix Freephone 0800 195 2131 FIBROMATES NORTH WEST FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP Meets every month. If you have fibromyalgia, or care for someone who has it, you are most welcome to join us. We are a very friendly group who meet once a month to support each other and share information about managing fibromyalgia. Please contact Anne Pritchard on 07912 084549 for further details FRIENDSHIP GROUP: The “O60 Club” Meets on alternate Thursday afternoons at Oakvale URC, Broadgreen Road at 2-30pm. We have interesting speakers and other activities include holidays, outings and pub lunches once a month. If you are interested in meeting friendly people, please call one of the following numbers: 0151 428 5630 or 0151 226 1984. GUITAR GROUP FOR ADULT INTERMEDIATES On Monday evenings at 7pm at Lowlands in West Derby Village. Learn the basic guitar chords, strumming patterns and progress to playing songs. If you are interested please email guitarclubgary@aol.co.uk GRANT LADIES BOWLING CLUB (WAVERTREE) Are looking for new members-beginners welcomed. For more information please call 0151 733 1134 INDOOR BOWLING Have fun at our indoor bowling at St Luke’s Community Centre Princess Drive, West Derby. Mon at 2pm – 3.30 p.m. £1.50 includes a cuppa and cake. Call Lorraine Brown 228 9062 for details. Lunch club 1 till 2pm seniors INDOOR BOWLS Every Tue 12.30 – 2pm.
Have fun meet new friends and have some gentle exercise £1 per session including refreshments St Christopher’s Community Hall, Lorenzo Drive . Tel: Barbara 226 2992. KEEP FIT OVER 50’S Huyton Gateway, 115 Rupert Road Huyton L36 9TE a great friendly class for anyone aged 50 + Keep fit improve strength balance and meet new friends. Monday 10 – 11am £3 per class. LINE DANCING Huyton Gateway 115 Rupert Rd Huyton L36 9TE Keep fit have fun, beginners welcome Every Wed 10 a.m. – 11am £3 per class LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Meet at Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, nr Widnes, every Wed. from 7pm. Monthly meetings held at the Friends Meeting House, 22 School Lane, Liverpool City Centre, every third Friday between September-May. Membership is £15 per year for adults, £5 for juniors 14-17 yrs. Contact Secretary: ggastro@liverpool.ac.uk. LIVERPOOL BACKGAMMON CLUB Meets on the last Friday of the month at 7 Croxteth Road, Liverpool, L8 3SE. Doors open 7pm. The club is for all levels of play. For further details see our website at liverpoolbackgammon.co.uk or phone 07931 553829. Free lessons also available. LITTLE STEPS For preschool children and carers. St Christopher's, Lorenzo Drive. Wednesdays 9.45am11.15am Term time. No waiting list. No lower age limit. Just come along or call Sue 0151 226 2992. LIVERPOOL FRENCH CLUB All ages and levels of French, for all nationalities (including French) who want to meet up for a natter. It’s very relaxed, membership is free, no charges for attending. All levels from beginners to advanced and native speakers are welcome. Tuesdays from 6-8pm and are now held at Costa Coffee in Liverpool One (opposite Debenhams). PARENT & TODDLERS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Monday morning 9.15am – 11.15am during term time at Ebenezer Chapel,
corner of Queens Drive and Stanley Park Ave. Come along for a warm welcome cup of tea and chat. Call Mrs Wright. 0151 256 5880 RICHIE THE RANGER GUIDED WALKS: Discover historic sites, beautiful green areas, and tranquil woodlands… all on your doorstep. Contact Richie Baker for info about his guided tours and walks within the city. Email richietheranger@ gmail.com ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Classes at Oakvale United Reform Church, Broadgreen Rd; Wednesday 7.30 to 8.15pm (beginners) and 8.30 to 9.50pm for more experienced dancers. All welcome, all you need is a pair of soft, flat shoes. For info telephone Rosemary (0151) 281 0317 or visit www.rscdsliverpool.org.uk SCARISBRICK RESIDENTS Scarisbrick Residents and Tenants Association meet every second Tue of the month at Lemington Rd School Dinner Centre 6.30pm visit our website for info. www.scarisbrickresidents.info St James CE Mill Lane West Derby. The 5K Café is held every Thurs term time from 11 am to 1.30pm. Lovely food and good company. Donations towards lunch appreciated. SEWERS AND KNITTERS WANTED Project Linus (projectlinusuk.org.uk) makes quilts/blankets for local children who are ill or in distressing situations. We welcome handmade items for all ages, we can provide fabric/wool if required and will arrange collection. If you can help, please contact caroline.fogell@yahoo .co.uk TEA DANCE St Luke’s West Derby, Princess Drive, L14. Tel 228 9063 Fri 2 to 3.30pm all welcome. Lunch Club 1-2pm seniors TEA DANCE Monday 1.30 -4pm. Navy Club, Bowring Park. Tel: 0151 280 5050 or 220 1332 THE BRIDGE CENTRE The Bridge Centre old Bridge Inn Pub Broadway L4 9RG. FREE Counselling Service every Wed 10am till 3pm. To book an appointment call
07540177958 ask for Sue. Zumba Classes Tue 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Wed 9.30am till 10.30am. Chair Based Tia Chi Classes. Thurs. 10.30 till 11.30 only £2.50. Ballroom Classes Tue 1.30 till 2.30 pm £3. Tia Chi Classes Tue 11.30 till 12 noon. THE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT & INFORMATION GROUP Informal meeting held on last Wed. in the month (except Dec) at Sunflowers Centre, 21 Aigburth Rd, L17 4JR. Separate meeting rooms available for partners and carers. For info 0151 726 8934 WILLIAMSON TUNNELS HERITAGE CENTRE Summer hours (Tours, Cafe, Charity Shop) TuesSun 10am-4pm. Learn about eccentric Joseph Williamson and his mysterious tunnels. Guided tours (approx 45 mins). Adult £4.50, Concession £4.00, Child £3.00. We welcome volunteers for various roles, please contact us. Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stableyard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. Enquiries@williamsontunnels.co.uk (0151 709 6868) WILLS & POWER OF ATTORNEY Do you need a speaker for your group? If so then contact Gaynor Lanceley Solicitors at Paul Crowley & Co (West Derby) 0151 226 2020 YOGA HUYTON GATEWAY 115 Rupert Rd, Huyton L36 9TE. Relaxed friendly hatha yoga class taught by Frank Perry. Beginners welcome. Every Mon., 11.15am–12.15 pm and every Thurs., 6–7pm; £3 per class.
FARMERS ARMS LADIES BOWLING CLUB TOWNSEND LANE. CLUBMOOR. Our friendly team needs new members. Beginners or experienced players will be warmly welcomed. For information call
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To enter send your completed Sudoku, with your name, address and telephone number to: SUDOKU, PO. Box 170, Liverpool LINK, liverpool L25 7WK by the 15th March 2015.
2. Which 1980’s Liverpool band had the chart singles “Love is a Wonderful Colour” and “Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)”? (a) Echo & the Bunnymen (b) Icicle Works (c) The Teardrop Explodes?
The winner’s name will be published in the next months issue. Sudoku is a highly addictive puzzle game with one rule: Place the number from 1 to 9 in each row, in each column and each 3 x 3 box.
3. What nationality are the band Sigur Ros? (a) Danish (b) German (c) Icelandic? 4. Which soul singer had the 1966 UK & US No.1 single “When a Man Loves a Woman”? (a) Marvin Gaye (b) Otis Redding (c) Percy Sledge? 5. Which band had the Top 10 singles “Yellow”, “In My Place” & “Speed of Sound” (a) Blur (b) Coldplay (c) 10cc?
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Nick Walker in action at the recent Mossley Hill game which we won 3-0 and Steve Kelly in action at the same game.
SOUTH PROGRESS TO THE SEMIS by Jim Stanway HAVING made five changes, South Liverpool FC still emerged triumphant from the quarter finals of the West Cheshire League Cup, defeating Chester Nomads at their Boughton Hall ground for the second time this season, with a 2-1 win. Conceding a goal after 2 minutes of the second half, South were ahead in 5 minutes with goals from Alex Woodcock and Andy Walker. The semi-final will be played at South’s home ground on 21st March. South remain unbeaten in the league, defeating third-placed Helsby 3-1 with goals from Alex Woodcock, a superb
shot by Kevin Martin and an own goal. A 3-0 win over Mossley Hill was also achieved during the month with goals buy Elliott Burnett, Alex Woodcock and Cameron Dalton. However, the team have been unable to shake off their rivals for the title, Cammell Laird Reserves, and a title showdown will take place in Birkenhead on 7th March. The reserve team were eliminated from the Liverpool County FA Junior Cup at the quarter final stage, losing 21 at Vulcan Newton, with South’s goal coming from centre half Louis Fay. However the team remain in contention for promotion and despite a 3-2
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defeat at rivals FC St. Helens, a 3-2 win over Ford Motors has kept them in a good position with a hat-trick from leading scorer, Ryan McMahon. The youth team still remain in the favourites’ position for the West Cheshire League youth division despite a disappointing 5-2 defeat against main rivals West Kirby. However, this was followed by a hardfought 3-1 win over another rival, Custys, with goals from Alex Griffiths, David Mee and Alex Walsh, the latter two being superb efforts. The team travel to Home and Bargain in the Liverpool County Youth Cup semifinal on 7th March.
Service organised for day of prayer WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER (Friday, 6 March 2015) The annual Women’s World Day of Prayer is being held Friday 6th March. Churches Together in Mossley Hill are organising a service which will be held at St Barnabas Church at 1.30pm and will finish at 2.30pm (followed by refreshments). This year the service has been prepared by the Christian Women of Bahamas and the theme is “Jesus said
to them: Do you know what I have done to you?” The service is open to all, not just women. The service is always an inspiring one and we encourage all those who are able to, to come along and join in fellowship and prayer with others across the world. It will finish in time for those who need to collect children from school. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of
many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and both have immeasurable influence in the world. For more information see the website www.wwdp.org.uk or contact Janet -dovedalebaptist@gmail.com
Here are Mersey Gig Guide’s ‘Ones to Watch’ for March Sunday 1st March 2015 March of the MODS @ Cavern Live Lounge 1.00PM - Tickets £10 Line-up: Nearly Noel Gallagher’s Flying Birdz, The Universal, Style Selektors, Butterfly Collective, Electric Stars, The Live Jam, Moses, Soldier On The Amp Coil Gurus @ Loft Bar Bistro, Woolton Village 6:30PM – FREE ENTRY Ryan Adams @ O2 Academy 7:00PM – Tickets £29.50 Friday 6th March Martha Tilston @ Arts Club (& Loft), Seel Street 7:00PM. Tickets £14.00 Tommy Scott (Space frontman) @ Leaf on Bold Street 7:30PM - Tickets £10.00 Saturday 7th March 2015 CREAM @ Nation, Parr St 9:00PM Tickets £27.50 Line-up: Erick Morillo, Sander Van Doorn, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Danny Howard, Gareth Wyn, Ferry Corsten, Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, Simon Patterson, Liam Wilson, Rob Harnetty, Mike Mago, Redondo Jemmy, Anthony Probyn, Andy Mac Sunday 8th March Eban Brown (The Stylistics) @ The Lomax 7:45PM - Tickets £20.00
Thursday 12th March Hunger Games 2015 @ Zanzibar 7:15PM - £5.00 on the door Line up: Chanel Samson, For Everly, Leo Steel, DDT, Deafstone Phil Bates @ Liverpool Marina, Sefton Street 8:00PM - Tickets £11.00 or £12 on the door Tuesday 17th March 2015 Ian McCulloch @ Citadel, St Helens 7:30PM - Tickets £18.50 Friday 20th March The Handsome Family @ Leaf on Bold Street 8:00PM – Tickets £15.00 Sunday 22nd March Focus @ Floral Pavilion, New Brighton 8:00PM - Tickets £17.50 To include your gig in The LINK next month, email nic@merseygigguide.com The monthly guide to live music in Liverpool & The Wirral M: 07962 171780 T: @merseygigguide W: merseygigguide.com E: nic@merseygigguide.com F: facebook.com/merseygigguide
I REMEMBER a client saying to me years ago that there are only 2 types of people in this world – leaders and people who need to be led. My classes in Garston have been absolutely rammed, which is brilliant, but can bring new problems as, sometimes, people work with other people of a different grade or level. In all the martial arts classes I have done over the years, I was always taught to help people who were of a lower grade to me. Traditional martial arts training is a great way of learning this and I'm sure there are other great things out there to help people of all ages to achieve this. With so many things going on around us these days, whether it be in our city or across the world, surely now is the time to step up and help people around us and be an inspiration. Here are 3 quick tips to help you start taking on some lead-
ership qualities today: Show respect to others, no matter what age, race or ability Communicate in a way that will inspire others. Remember, we are a mirror of ourselves Be humble Whatever you want to achieve in life, whether it be to lose weight, get fit, or get a new job, etc, you have to have some leadership qualities, be proactive and make it happen. FREE WEEK of classes. Contact me now to book in for a free week of Boxercise, Kickboxing or Ju Jitsu classes. Paul; 07887 868872; www.liverpoolpersonaltrainer. com
FULWOOD PICKING UP THE POINTS! by Ian Wignell AFTER a disappointing 3rd round cup exit to Eagle FC, beaten 5-0 by a team two divisions above them, Fulwood Arms FC’s next league encounter was an away trip to bottom of the league Liver Sports FC. Fulwood got off to a flying start in an attacking 3-5-2 formation and it wasn’t long before striker Adam Ramsey had put Fulwood 1-0 up with a close range finish. Shortly after this Benjamin Foster showed great speed and willingness to keep the ball in play and pulled the ball back to the edge of the box for playermanager Wignell to smash the ball in at the near post to beat
the Liver Sports keeper. The third came from Daniel O’Brien, a great first time volley from a Foster cross. The second half saw Fulwood get off to a sloppy start, conceding a penalty for an Andrew Hayes handball, only to see Fulwood goalie Joe Blackburn save his fifth penalty of the season, a club record. Liver Sports managed to get one back before Daniel Lawrence scored his third goal of the season from a corner kick and then Adam Ramsey brilliantly netted his second and Fulwood’s fifth with a spectacularly executed individual goal. The game finished 5-1 to Fulwood Arms FC.
John Ward after coming close in front of goal.
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STONEYCROFT GET SINKING FEELING WITH ‘DRY JANUARY’ by Mick Titherington A WOEFUL performance against fellow strugglers Collegiate left the Maiden Lane based club in a state of despair. Viewing the January fixtures the anticipation had been that points could be gathered to take them out of the relegation dog fight but the reality proved completely different as they joined with the post festive non-drinkers to make it their own form of ‘dry-January’ with no points to record for the month. To many long-time observers the display was one of the poorest in the club’s history. Despair turned to farce when substitute Joe Daley was shown the red card minutes after coming on to complete a thoroughly miserable day as the ten men succumbed to a 4-0 defeat. Fortunately the return fixture scheduled for the following week had to be postponed due to the effects of the weather which left them clear to lick their
wounds and prepare for the visit of title holders APH. The break certainly did them good as the improvement was something to behold as they showed a character and performance that matched that of the champions. Falling behind to the all too familiar early goal and then conceding a second gave them a mountain to climb but climb it they did as they fought back to draw level thanks to a brace from an in-form Danny Raggatt. However, the curse of the individual blunder struck again and after a chance to take the lead had been squandered the visitors grabbed two late goals to secure the points. The threat of relegation now looms large over the Croft and with two-thirds of the league programme completed the remaining fixtures are vital if they are to survive. The performance against APH proves what they are capable of but they can’t
Stoneycroft captain Eddie Baker is determined his team will stay up. afford any more slips. Can they do it? Only time will tell.
GOALIES GALORE! by Bill Chambers HOCKEY goalies are the craziest people in hockey. Who else would stand in a 12 ft by 7 ft box and be shot at by a small hard white ball travelling at 80mph for fun? Perhaps the answer lies in the flashy kit? Before every game they put on 13 pieces of brightly coloured gear
including kickers, helmet, throat and groin protectors and body armour! Despite the danger and cost of kit (from £175 to £1805) Liverpool Sefton Hockey Club teams are being overrun by teenagers queuing up to be great goalkeepers. Fourteen-year-old Jasmine Price, pictured, from Liverpool College (and daughter of club sponsor Alex Price) plays In the Women’s 3rds. She
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was introduced to hockey by the legendary Jean Arnold and nurtured by Nat Hannah who teaches at Liverpool College and Liverpool Sefton. Her ambition is to play for Eng-land. Last season she played for Lancashire under-21s and was the only South Lanca-shire player to be picked for the England pathway. She has played for Liverpool Sefton’s first team in cup and friendly matches and is total-
ly obsessed with hockey. In the Men’s 4ths is 17 year old new boy Jack Jones, also of Liverpool College, who despite letting in 68 goals in 15 league matches loves the adrenaline rush and making diving saves. He‘s not too keen on being hit where there’s no padding, though!! Finally we have 14year-old Eleanor Hall who plays for the newly formed Women’s 5th team.
ALDER FC – BIG SUPPORT FOR HOME AND BARGAIN FIXTURE by Peter Harrison WITH the rain and frozen pitches playing havoc to last month’s fixtures there has been very little football played. However, the committee of Alder FC have been hard at work preparing for the quarter final game of the National FA Sunday Cup involving local teams Home and Bargain and Campfield. Both teams play in the Premier Division of the Business Houses League. Home and Bargain, who are based at the Alder club, earned their right to the next stage of the cup with a fine 4-0 away victory to Birkenhead side Queens Park. Goal machine Chris McGann scored a hat trick, with Phil Mason chipping in on the score sheet. At the time of writing the game is still to take place and a large crowd is anticipated for two excellent footballing teams. Alder Ladies football team made history when they reached the final of the Ladies Sunday Challenge cup for the first time. An excellent 5-2 victory against Woolton has set up the final against Merseyrail Ladies. The final is at the Liverpool County headquarters (Walton Hall Park) on the 15th March 2015 with a 12noon kick off. All supporters are welcome – come and cheer the girls on in their quest for cup victory!
CRONUS UNDER 9’s REACH CHALLENGE CUP FINAL AFC Cronus Pegasus marched on to the under-10s Challenge cup final with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Holy Rosary Hornets despite only having six players. Three goals from Adam Peters, two from Sam Smith and another from Tom Clayton were enough to seal a great semi-final win for the players. Ongoing unavoidable absences have left the team a player or two short recently but manager Kev Edgar has been reluctant to recruit more players, feeling that the greater challenge for the players was of benefit to them. This was supported by an astonishing 6-0 1st round Alice Petricca Cup win the following Saturday over Green Park Avengers, their main rivals in the division. A hat trick from the outstanding Sam Smith followed by two goals from Adam Peters and an own goal meant the lads progressed to the next round. In both matches players Harvey Edgar, Tom Clayton and Louis Murphy also worked extremely hard to ensure great team performances whilst under-manned.
The Cronus Pegasus Sunday team have also recently been in action and after only their second defeat of the season, 32 to Cobra FC, they bounced back well in a close game to beat Farmers 5-2 in the Walton and Kirkdale JFL. Goals from Tom Clayton, two from Dylan Crawford and two from Logan DeeganHughes meant the boys recorded a great win against a decent Farmers side. The boys are in 1st round cup action on Long Lane against Knowsley South, a team they will be looking for revenge against after their only other defeat of the season, a 21 reverse. The match was heavily onesided with Cronus missing a glut of chances, something the boys will be trying hard to put right this time round. Players (Saturday): Joe Storey, Louis Murphy, Harvey Edgar, Sam Smith, Tom Clayton, Adam Peters Players (Sunday): Luke Miller, Brodie Williams, Ryan Jones, Tom Clayton, Harvey Edgar, Dylan Kendrick, Dylan Crawford, Logan DeeganHughes, Joe Smith, Leo McHugh